Bridges Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday November 9, 2020 at 6:15 PM
Location
Due to COVID-19, this meeting will be held via teleconference only. Members of the public may observe the meeting and offer public comment using the information below:
NOTICE OF TELECONFERENCE OPTIONS FOR MEETING
This meeting of the Bridges Charter School Board of Directors will be a teleconference meeting where one or more members of the Board will be attending the meeting via teleconference/video conference.
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Directors Present
A. Lennon (remote), D. Fante (remote), M. Flaherty (remote), M. Louderback (remote), O. Gunday Heerma (remote), S. Trowbridge (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Amy Lyden (remote), B. Martinez (remote), C. McCarthy (remote), Carmen Holder (remote), K. Hans (remote), K. Simon (remote), M. Hartsuyker (remote), Marsi Crawford (remote), Marsi Gore (remote), Megan Mulligan (remote), Monique Jensen (remote), R. Calasin (remote), Tina Lorch (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
M. Louderback called a meeting of the board of directors of Bridges Charter School to order on Monday Nov 9, 2020 at 6:16 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Approval of Agenda
O. Gunday Heerma made a motion to approve the agenda.
S. Trowbridge seconded the motion.
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The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
D.
Approval of Special Board Meeting Minutes: November 3, 2020
S. Trowbridge made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 11-03-20.
A. Lennon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
E.
Approval of Regular Board Meeting Minutes: October 19, 2020
D. Fante made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 10-19-20.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
II. Presentations
A.
Marlo Hartsuyker - VCOE Charter School Oversight~
Marlo Hartsuyker, VCOE Charter School Oversight, shared that the programmatic audit will be held in April this school year.
III. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
IV. Governing Board
A.
Board Training on Norms & Protocols~
Marlo Hartsuyker - VCOE Charter School Oversight, led the board in a training about Norms and Protocols.
V. Reports
A.
Governing Board
There were no reports.
B.
Director Reports
Dr. Kelly Simon, Director
- Charter Director Meeting -Dr. Simon thanked Marlo Hartsuyker for building the director community for them and said It is wonderful to have the opportunity to connect with other directors.
- Virtual Talent Show - 11/5 & 11/6 will broadcasting that toward the end of November.
- Childcare - Afterschool childcare opened and had three children who signed up but all three opted out due to the low enrollment in the program.
- Halloween Parade - The parade had amazing turnout! All teachers and staff were there almost every family drove through. It was a very positive experience for all.
VI. Consent Items
A.
Consent Items~
A. Lennon made a motion to approve the consent items.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
VII. Personnel
A.
Approval of Stipend for Teachers to Prepare for Re-Entry, NTE $400 per Teacher~
S. Trowbridge made a motion to approve the Stipend for Teachers to Prepare for Re-Entry, NTE $400 per Teacher~.
O. Gunday Heerma seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of $500 Training Stipend for Erin Hirsch~
S. Trowbridge made a motion to approve the $500 Training Stipend for Erin Hirsch.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
VIII. Business and Operations
A.
Approval of the 2020-21 First Interim Budget Report~
D. Fante made a motion to approve the 2020-21 First Interim Budget Report.
A. Lennon seconded the motion.
Benny Martinez, Director of School Business Services, Ventura County Schools Business Service Authority shared information about this item with the Board.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of the 2020-21 LCFF Budget Overview for Parents~
O. Gunday Heerma made a motion to approve the 2020-21 LCFF Budget Overview for Parents.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
C.
Approval of Revised School Calendar 2020-21~
D. Fante made a motion to Revised School Calendar 2020-21, to correct typo of 11/29 should be 11/17 - Calendar is correct.
A. Lennon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
IX. Special Projects/Programs
A.
Updates to School Re-opening Plan
Dr. Kelly Simon led the board in a discussion about the upcoming school re-entry.
X. Charter Policies
A.
BP 5141.6 Revised Health and Safety Related to COVID-19~
A. Lennon made a motion to approve BP 5141.6 Revised Health and Safety Related to COVID-19.
S. Trowbridge seconded the motion.
Dr. Simon updated the board about the edits that were made to this policy to ensure it remains current and complies with the VCPH recommendations.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
No
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
XI. Closed Session
A.
Business Pursuant to Government Code ยง 54957 (b)~
At 7:51 p.m., the Board went into Closed Session.
B.
Return to Open Session
S. Trowbridge made a motion to return to Open Session.
D. Fante seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
XII. Open Session
A.
Report Taken on Actions in Closed Session~
There was no report.
XIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
S. Trowbridge made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:06 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
K. Hans